Microphones and Microphone Placement

What is Microphone and how it works Types of Microphones Types of Microphones Choosing a Microphone Choosing a Microphone Positioning your Microphone Positioning your Microphone

Types of Microphones CCCCondenser microphones RRRRibbon microphones CCCCarbon microphones PPPPiezoelectric microphones LLLLaser microphones LLLLiquid microphones MMMMEMS microphones SSSSpeakers as microphones

What is a Microphone A microphone is a device made to capture waves in air, water (hydrophone) or hard material and translate them into an electrical signal.

Condenser Microphone Condenser Microphone Condenser microphones span the range from cheap throw-aways to high-fidelity quality instruments. Condenser microphones span the range from cheap throw-aways to high-fidelity quality instruments. They produce  high-quality audio signal  The popular choice in laboratory and studio recording applications.  They require a power source

Electrostatic Microphone Dynamic microphones Dynamic microphones Dynamic microphones work via electromagnetic induction. Dynamic microphones work via electromagnetic induction. They are :  robust  relatively inexpensive  resistant to moisture Two basic types: Two basic types:  Moving coil microphone  The ribbon microphone.

Choosing a Microphone The first step in choosing the right Microphone for any particular application is to understand the sonic nature of the subject. Factors to Consider ffffrequency range TTTTransient and Spectral Characteristics DDDDynamic Range

Positioning of Microphones Recording Vocals: The positioning of Microphones for Vocalist The positioning of Microphones for Vocalist  6 – 8 Inches from the Mic  Too close = large bass response  too far = More room ambience  Most part of the Mic Axis o aim towards the Nose o and Mouth to attain the Fullest Sound

Recording Acoustic Guitar Two optimum points for Mic Positioning-  Near the bridge  The twelfth fret placing the Mic in front of the instrument sound hole will usually increases low frequency response

Recording the Piano  One of the most challenging instrument to record  The Piano is generally recorded using Close Milking technique. Ideally a minimum of two Mics.

Recording Drums 2 optimum points BBBBridge 11112th Fret Sound hole creates Low Frequency Response

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